A Picture of Helen Patton smiling, with short straight blonde hair and blue eyes.

Who Am I?

I am an experienced CISO, author, speaker and business leader who has worked in multiple industries transforming security teams and cultures.

I share security strategies with the security community. Previously I was a CISO at Cisco, the CISO at The Ohio State University where I was awarded the 2018 ISE North American Academic/Public Sector Executive of the Year, and I was an Executive Director at JPMorganChase.

I encourage collaboration across and within industries, to enable better information security and privacy practices.  I believe in improving diversity and inclusion in the workforce, and mentor people interested in pursuing careers in security, privacy and risk management. 

I have a master’s degree in public policy and have earned various security and resiliency certifications. 

I serve on cyber industry boards, am an IANS faculty member and co-founder of the Cybersecurity Canon. I love public speaking and teaching, and am a Professor of Cybersecurity Practice at the University of Canberra, Australia.

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